Insult of Netional Anthem of Nepal
Insult of Netional Anthem of Nepal
After the revolutions of spring 2006 against the monarchy, Nepal sought to replace its pro-monarchy anthem with a new one in a public contest. The winner, Pradeep Kumar Rai (writing under the pen name व्याकुल माइला (Byakul Maila)) was selected from 1,272 submissions. During the submission process, Rai and his family were interviewed several times to prove he was not a monarchist, since he one edited a book of poetry that contained a submission from the king.
The new anthem was officially declared on August 3, 2007. Despite the lyrics speaking of diversity, peace, and unity, the anthem is seen as highly tied to the Maoist government that controls Nepal, whereas some of the Maoists themselves want a more revolutionary anthem.
Hundred flowers one garland we all Nepali
Sovereign spread all-across Mechi Mahakali
Hundred flowers one garland we all Nepali
Sovereign spread all-across Mechi Mahakali
Rich as richest in natural resources and beauty
Free and invincible by the blood of the braveries
Knowledge land, peace land Tarai, Pahad, Himal
United this our loving mother land Nepal
Multi-culture, language, religion, people Nepal greater
Precursor our nation, jay jay Nepal.
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